Large Mountain Grasshopper vs Owl Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Mountain Grasshopper | Owl Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stauroderus scalaris | Clogmia albipunctata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Psychodidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm body length | 2-5 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Alps, Balkans | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Mountain Grasshopper
A medium-sized grasshopper common in European mountain meadows. Males produce a distinctive rapid clicking song.
Did You Know?
Males stridulate by rubbing a row of pegs on their hind legs against their forewing veins.
Owl Midge
A small fuzzy moth-like fly found in bathrooms and drains worldwide. Its larvae feed on gelatinous films of bacteria inside drainage pipes.
Did You Know?
Despite living in unsanitary conditions, it is not known to transmit any diseases to humans.